When It Comes To Foundation Repair Austin Is The True Capital

​Between our famous Austin climate swinging from insanely hot to crazy wet to freezing - sometimes in a matter of hours - and our unique variety of soils, ATX is a perfect storm for foundation problems ranging from garden variety issues like cracks and tilted floors, to the truly strange. Trust us when we say that our beloved local slogan “Keep Austin Weird” extends all the way down to our foundations.

Which is why it's best to go work with locals who are experienced with our unique conditions.

Whether you’ve got slab on grade, or pier and beam or even a frankenstein combination in the form of oddball additions, the health of your building’s foundation is critical to determining the longevity and resistance to deterioration of your floors, walls, even your roof. Avoid long term problems with a thorough inspection of your structure.

The value of your property can deteriorate quickly when a foundation contains cracks or gets in such a state of disrepair that it causes your parts of your building to shift. And once these things get started, they inevitably worsen over time, and often quicker than you think it will.

That’s not just some bullsugar to scare you into fixing your foundation.

True story. A few years back we had a case here in Austin at a home just north of 51st street. The homeowner called reporting a cracked slab foundation that had formed the living room floor of his rental property. When we got there the crack was noticeable through the carpet if you knew where to look, but not too bad yet.

Well, because this was a rental property, the owner was reluctant to go ahead with the fix. He figured it wasn’t that noticeable, so why bother. Well about three months later called us back in a panic. Good old ATX had been having a run of our famous torrential downpours and his tenants were frantically calling him to complain about water coming up through the crack and soaking the carpet.

​When we got back out to evaluate the situation, that “barely noticeable” crack had turned into a 2 inch wide gap in the floor with the carpet stretched and deteriorating across it. Needless to say the property owner and his tenant were about as happy as a couple of long tail cats in a room full of rocking chairs.

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Regular foundation inspection keeps footings in good shape year after year.

Once a slab has been remediated and leveled, existing cracks are patched and sealed.

Foundation Problems Do Not Only Occur In Old Houses

Foundation problems weren't in the plans. But that doesn't mean they won't show up.

According to Consumer Reports, foundation issues can be found in approximately 15 percent of all new homes.

You might think this is from shoddy construction, and while occasionally that might be the case, more often than not it simply happens because the ground can shift beneath new homes just as easily as old ones. The "good thing" about discovering foundation issues in a newer house is you have the opportunity to catch it before it gets really bad.

This means it’s vitally important to have your foundation inspected even if your house or building is relatively new. At True Foundation Repair Austin we highly recommend yearly inspections. It's an economical way to catch issues as before they get out of control and actively protect the value of your home investment.

At the very least you should keep an eye out for any warning signs, and call us to have a look as soon as you notice any potential symptoms (more on this bellow).

Types of Foundations

There are three common basic types of foundations in most home and business structures. These are a pier and beam, a poured slab on grade and basement foundations. Pier & beam and slab are the most common in Austin and Central Texas. We don’t see many basements, though there are a few out there. For more detailed descriptions of these foundation types and others click on the names above or use the Services link in the navigation bar for specific foundation types.

When something goes wrong with a foundation it can rapidly deteriorate and cause the building to list. This makes it important to call us immediately if you want to avoid serious consequences that can develop when simple problems are neglected.

Symptoms Of A Damaged Foundation

When foundation issues aren’t caught and remediated quickly they can turn into a costly and time consuming project. The sooner you catch and repair problems the better chance you’ll have of keeping costs down and not having what started as a simple issue causing big headaches down the line.

Indications of foundation problems can include:

Floor Cracks

Cracks in Interior or Exterior Wall

Gaps Between Flooring and Walls

Gaps Between Ceiling and Walls

General Draftiness

Water Incursion Through Floor

Tilting Chimney

Collapsing Retaining Wall

Settlement Sinking

Tilted or Sagging Floor Space

Doors and Windows that do not Shut Properly

An Ounce Of Prevention Saves A Ton Of Concrete & Jacks.

Here in the ATX our soils swell, shrink and wash out from our intense heat, precipitation, and bouts of winter ice. This will stress a concrete slab causing settling and foundation cracks, and disrupt pier and beam structures causing them to develop a whole host of issues. When this type of damage occurs the house can become off level and eventually require major foundation work. But, if you keep an eye on your structure you can nip these things in the bud before they get sideways on you.

Here are some precautions to take and things to look out for:

Make sure the soil around a foundation has not washed away. If you do discover holes and missing soil exposing parts of your foundation, call us. We can bring in a bit of fill dirt and shore things up quickly and save you major expense and headaches later on.

Take note of any cracks in concrete walls. These can signal shifting foundations and we’d like to catch these before they get to the point of cracking.

Periodically inspect your crawl space. Sometimes just getting down in the dirt with a flashlight will reveal obvious issues with your piers and beams. Catch piers before they get completely out of place or rotten and you’ll save a bundle. Don’t want to get on your hands and knees under the house? Let us do it. We love getting dirty, and because we know what to look for we’ll be in and out in a jiffy.

Do not plant large rooted trees near your foundation. This seems like a bit of a no brainer, but it’s more of a catch 22. More often than not you didn’t plant the trees, they were already there when you bought the house. You might have even bought your house because of the trees and the shade they provide. Nothing to worry about. We can help identify problem areas and come up with a plan to save your trees and your foundation.

Needless to say neglecting obvious signs of a foundation problems can result in serious repair situations later on including having the internal structure of the house to shift, causing severe damage to the support beams and other parts of the building. This can result in very expensive internal reconstruction - in addition to remediating your foundation issues.

At True Foundation Repair we offer a wide range of foundation inspection and rehabilitation services in the Central Texas area for residential and commercial structures. Whether you have a crack or require more serious issues, we have the expertise and experience to put your home back on her feet and keep things on the level for many years to come.

If you believe your foundation may be damaged, give us a call.

We will send an experienced inspector to your location to have a look. If they find issues, they’ll explain the situation in detail and outline the options available to put your home back on a strong foundation. If you are planning on selling your home, a foundation is the first thing the building inspector will look at. If it has cracks or other damage, as a rule, the sale cannot be completed unless the problem is corrected. We’re here to help. We’ll get your home foundation repaired and in great shape so you can get your house on the market fast.

​We Strive To Provide The Best Foundation Repair Services In Austin

Our goals on every job are:

Maintaining our reputation for quality work at affordable prices

State-of-the-art techniques and superior workmanship

Using top quality, long lasting parts and materials

Quick, no-nonsense inspection and a full, easy to understand explanation of your foundation’s condition and any issues found.

If repairs are needed, we give you a no-pressure breakdown of your options and work with you develop a plan that works with your budget.

You Know You Don’t Want To Put This Off Any Longer. Call Or Use The Form Above To Schedule Your Foundation Inspection!

We are your Austin, Texas home foundation repair specialists! Our business is giving you peace of mind regarding the condition of your residential or commercial foundation. Give us a call at 512-399-0955 or use the form on the right to request a quote, and lets set up an appointment for your inspection. We'll come out in a jiffy, check out your foundation, determine if any corrections need to be made, and give you a quote.

Then you can finally check “call someone about foundation” off your todo list!